Living Shorelines: Sound Science, Innovative Approaches, Connected Community

Restore America's Estuaries (RAE), in partnership with the Connecticut Institute for Resilience and Climate Adaptation (CIRCA), is pleased to announce a first-of-its-kind living shorelines event! Living Shorelines: Sound Science, Innovative Approaches, Connected Community, will feature nationally-relevant issues and discussions along with region-specific workshops.

Whether you call them "soft shorelines," "living shorelines," "soft armoring," or "soft stabilization," you belong at this historic gathering!

Why should you attend?

• Sound Science: Get the latest updates on all aspects of current research and ongoing science.
• Innovative Approaches: Find out what your colleagues are doing, hear lessons learned, discover the latest funding and financing opportunities, and learn ways to make your own projects and programs more effective.
• Connected Community: Network with people from all aspects of the community to catch up with colleagues and make new connections in your region and nationally.

During registration, you will have the opportunity to include your information in a Living Shorelines Professionals directory, which will be part of the Living Shorelines Academy. The Living Shorelines Academy is an initiative that combines online resources, including interactive trainings and an information repository, with in-person gatherings to advance the knowledge and understanding of living shorelines.

An affordable venue so book your room now!

The Hilton Hartford, a Certified Connecticut Green Lodging Facility, is a fantastic location that provides excellent and cost-minded travel options. It is located just 15 minutes from Bradley International Airport and conveniently situated at the intersection of I-84 and I-91.

To make a reservation call Hilton's toll free reservation line at (800) 754-7941 and request the "Restore America's Estuaries" Group block. The sleeping room rate for attendees participating in the room block is only $116 per night plus tax. Reservations must be made no later than November 20, 2015. Reservations cancelled less than 72 hours prior to arrival will be charged one night's room and tax. Parking is available at a discounted rate of only $10 per car/per day for attendees. Wi-fi is available at no charge. You can learn more about Hartford at www.hartford.com.

Stay up-to-date with event information at www.estuaries.org/living-shorelines-national-technology-transfer-and-regional-workshops

For questions about your registration, please email Kimberly Burke at kburke@estuaries.org. For questions about event content and logistics, please email Suzanne Simon at ssimon@estuaries.org. For Sponsorship and Exhibiting opportunities, please email Jeff Benoit at jbenoit@estuaries.org.